The Royals conducted the first program on their new stadium/entertainment district “listening tour,” on Tuesday. About 300 came to event held at the Plexpod Westport Commons. A lineup that started with Royals chairman and CEO John Sherman made their pitches for about an hour, then took submitted questions for 45 minutes.
The presentation covered many details, although it was short on certain specifics. Left unanswered about the proposed $2 billion project are the specific breakdown between private and public contributions and a timetable.
Among the revelations: The cost would be split between the ballpark and entertainment district, about $1 billion each. And, according to Populous, the architectural design firm, the cost to maintain Kauffman Stadium with a new lease would be the same as building a new stadium.
The event hosted by Royals announcer Ryan Lefebvre wasn’t available via broadcast or livestream, so you’ll hear it here on SportsBeat KC. The speaker lineup after Sherman bats leadoff:
Sarah Tourville, Royals senior vice-president, business operations
Brooks Sherman, Royals senior vice-president, Chief Operating Officer
Sarah Dempster, principal, Populous
Earl Santee, global chair and founder of Populous
Adam Sachs, Royals vice president and chief legal officer
Sharita Hutton, Royals senior director, communication
Cary Hirschstein, partner, HR&A Advisors
Host: Ryan Lefebvre
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